Why “Hawaiian Time” is the Best Excuse for Being Late
We’ve all been there—scrolling through texts from friends passive-aggressively asking, “Are you close?” as you sip your drink at home, nowhere near the Uber you should have ordered 20 minutes ago. But if you’re in Hawaii, there’s a built-in excuse: Hawaiian Time.
Does it take more than 30 minutes to look this good?
Unlike regular lateness, Hawaiian Time isn’t just a lack of punctuality—it’s a lifestyle choice. It’s the understanding that plans are fluid, traffic is unpredictable, and the sunset is too damn beautiful to rush through. This doesn’t mean you can just ghost your plans, but if you roll in 30 minutes late to brunch? You’re simply embracing the island’s natural rhythm.
Worth the wait?
LGBTQ nightlife in Honolulu thrives on this flexibility. Maybe you said you’d be at Tapas by 7, but then the beach was too perfect, your nap was too necessary, or happy hour went a little long. It’s fine. Your friends get it. And if they don’t? Just flash them a lei and tell them to relax—they’re in Hawaii, after all.
